Benefit from the best an MPA has to offer in foundational Accounting knowledge, alongside the option to enrol in the CPA Program through our combined specialisation with CPA Australia.

The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) follows the core structure of the Master of Professional Accounting as well as the option to take additional electives or CPA Program subjects. This provides you with the opportunity to complete additional electives to align with your interest or undertake the CPA Program, meaning you can graduate having completed the educational component of the CPA Program as well as with a Master of Professional Accounting.

You'll gain a strong foundation in business with a clear accounting focus. In this postgraduate degree, you'll learn accounting principles, their applications and other relevant knowledge in economics, finance, information systems and law

Within our new combined specialisation with CPA Australia you’ll receive additional support to undertake the CPA Program, meaning you graduate with all the educational requirements of a CPA that employers are looking for. With our close ties to industry, our fingers are on the pulse of graduate knowledge and skill requirements when it comes to getting a job.

Key features

The freedom of choice
You'll have the freedom to choose either CPA program subjects or degree electives that are relevant to your interests and career aspirations. If you choose to study degree electives we offer over 20 electives including Business Risk Management, Managing Agile Organisations and Reporting for Climate Change and Sustainability.

Here to help
Benefit from extra support when completing the CPA Program, with the guidance of a UNSW academic or tutor. UNSW supports you to excel in your CPA Program exams by teaching the CPA Program material, instead of self-learning.

Core knowledge is a cornerstone of this degree
Build your specialist knowledge to work as a professional accountant by studying core courses including Strategic Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance.

Combine Business and Sustainability
UNSW is always updating our degrees to ensure our education is up to the minute and relevant. You can now study a new course, Sustainable Management Accounting with a sustainability and analytics focus embedded into the degree. Take part in the UNSW Tax clinic - a clinic that provides a free taxation advice to disadvantaged members of the community.